Color swatch image showing #2A343B with RGB(42,52,59) values

#2A343B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2A343B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2A343B Color Information

#2A343B RGB value is (42, 52, 59). The hex color red value is 42, green is 52, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 205°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 29 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent, 77 percent.

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#2A343B Color Meaning

Color #2A343B conveys controlled strength, industrial sophistication, and composed authority. #2A343B dark gray-blue evokes metal surfaces and urban structures. Psychologically, color #2A343B enhances focus, strategic thought, and disciplined reflection. Designers often use #2A343B for professional or contemporary layouts. Symbolically, color #2A343B represents resilience, precision, and structured power. Cultural references tie #2A343B to machinery, industry, and technological advancement. Spiritually, color #2A343B embodies disciplined mindfulness and composed presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #2A343B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#2A343B
RGB
rgb(42, 52, 59)
HSL
hsl(205°, 17%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 12%, 0%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(205°, 29%, 23%)
XYZ
2.9723 3.2640 4.6110
Yxy
3.2640 0.2740 0.3009
Hunter Lab
18.0665 -0.0218 -0.0563
CIE-Lab
21.0716 -2.2652 -5.7958

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red42 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green52 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#2A343B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#2A343B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #2A343B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2A343B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#2A343B

protanopia

#2e2e39

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2A343B;

Text Color

color: #2A343B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2A343B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2A343B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2A343B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A343B 0%, #1c2327 100%);

#2A343B Color FAQs

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